You have decided to attend Groundhog Day. You’ve never been to Punxsutawney, but you’re pretty sure they already made an educational film on the subject, right? Well, the film is wrong. And… you’re gonna need some help.
Here goes the help.
This report was last updated 1 p.m. January 31, 2008
National Weather Services says:
Groundhog Eve, Friday, Feb 1:
Wintry mix/freezing rain/sleet, hi 36 and lo 24
Snow is expected to let up around 2 am Feb 2
Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb 2:
Mostly sunny, hi 35 and lo 23
Weather.com says:
Groundhog Eve, Friday, Feb 1:
Rain/freezing rain, hi 33 and lo 24
Groundhog […]
Shuttle pick-up key:
1. Punxsy Plaza
2. McDonald’s downtown
3. Groundhog Plaza / County Market, near Burger King & KFC/Long John’s
4. Wal-Mart Plaza
Groundhog.org’s map and their written instructions do not jibe. The map lists several more locations that are described. Assume these four locations are the only ones where you can expect a shuttle bus to appear.
Wait times […]
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Did you know that Punxsutawney does a second groundhog festival every year? And, to sweeten the pot, this festival takes place when people aren’t wearing three layers of clothes and clinging to bare survival. And it takes place in the afternoon. And there are rides. And fireworks (well, for one night there are fireworks).
If you […]
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Please be aware that these vouchers are for boxes that will convert digital signal to analog. These do not deliver full HDTV, but instead make DTV compatible with […]
